Crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie: statistics, rates and trends
646 crimes were recorded in Moreton West and Saughall Massie in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie at a glance
- Crime trends in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Types of crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Moreton West and Saughall Massie compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Population and deprivation in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- Questions about crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
- About this data
646 crimes were recorded in Moreton West and Saughall Massie in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 316 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moreton West and Saughall Massie has the 3,101st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moreton West and Saughall Massie | Wirral | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 646 | 26,231 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 79.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,418 | 328,873 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie was highest in the year to July 2022 (953 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (627). Over the whole period it fell 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 646 | 48.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 710 | 52.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 627 | 46.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 779 | 58.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 953 | 71.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 892 | 66.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 706 | 52.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 831 | 61.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 945 | 70.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moreton West and Saughall Massie over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+32%) and other theft (+25%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%) and other crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 23.6 | 0.69 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 3.9 | 0.25 | -34% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -20% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.8 | 0.87 | -17% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.2 | 0.27 | -12% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -14% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 48.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moreton West and Saughall Massie
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moreton West and Saughall Massie, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moreton West and Saughall Massie.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moreton West and Saughall Massie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowe and Moreton East | 1,168 | 71.9 | +49% |
| Upton | 1,596 | 90.8 | +89% |
| Greasby, Frankby and Irby | 411 | 29.0 | -40% |
| Hoylake and Meols | 719 | 57.4 | +19% |
| Bidston and St James | 2,307 | 141.0 | +193% |
| West Kirby and Thurstaston | 417 | 31.7 | -34% |
| Claughton | 1,301 | 86.0 | +79% |
| Oxton | 989 | 69.6 | +45% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Moreton West and Saughall Massie over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chadwick Street | 35 |
| On or near Lingham Close | 25 |
| On or near Netherton Road | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Overgreen Grove | 20 |
| On or near Tern Way | 18 |
| On or near A553 | 16 |
| On or near Heathmoor Road | 16 |
| On or near Curlew Way | 14 |
| On or near Mallard Way | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moreton West and Saughall Massie over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 281 | 43.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 9.1% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Moreton West and Saughall Massie has an estimated population of 13,418. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moreton West and Saughall Massie sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moreton West and Saughall Massie |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.6% |
Is Moreton West and Saughall Massie a safe place to live?
Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (56).
Is crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie was down 9% on the year before: 646 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moreton West and Saughall Massie?
Moreton West and Saughall Massie is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Moreton West and Saughall Massie. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.